Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a brown vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her brown boots flare out at the collars. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. A friendly and beautiful Dwarf, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Torbera was born with her father's beautiful face. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He carries with him a set of hammers, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He got into the Painter business at a young age. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Painter. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Painter for hire.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 15000 cp. Silver pearl (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears long strands of amethyst and short yellow dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. With bright golden hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Jacoba hails from a village terrorized by giants. Ostracized due to the divine powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Orsik is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Joker, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She likes to wear tan tank tops with pastel skirt. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. With wild golden hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Debt. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 40 pp. Carnelian (80 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Cook hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 10000 cp. Moss agate (9 gp). Amber (50 gp). Moss agate (9 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. His hair is white and very short. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are silver.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in the north to a Servant, Qemuel learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Servant.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Debt. Occupation: Servant

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 5000 sp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.